Scheduled events in 2020 are May 16, 17, 18; Aug 7, 8, 9: and Oct 2, 3, 4. Excellent bore. 2. 1 1873 Handbook of Industry, Vol. For a little more velocity, you can specify the .22 Kilbourn Hornet. WebA single shot rifle/pistol is defined as a breech loading cartridge rifle/pistol without a magazine or provision for additional cartridges in which the action must be operated, and WebThe lever action rifles chambered for the .32-40 all seem to have rifling twist rates of 1 turn in 16" as do the single shot target rifles. Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle. .17 HMR. Under this Company name these guns were produced from 1886 until 1915 onl, Guns Listing ID: 750273Inventory Number: FCS071322Description: SHOTGUN: J STEVENS FIREARMS MODEL 840, 22LR, BOLT, 1936Specific Details:NRA Modern Gun Condition Rating Standards: GOOD: In safe worki, 24 inch half octagon barrel. The standard barrel is a #4 part octagon style which is 30" long, weighing about 11 pounds; longer barrels up to 34" long are available at no extra charge. Call Bill at RW Outdoors with any questions at 406-842-5271. If you plan to do silhouette shooting, you will want a heavier bullet, 300-320 grains. Anyway the gun may have been converted to .22LR simply because the ammo was completely obsolete. It shall be the duty of all operating officials and personnel to properly conduct themselves by being fair and impartial to all in carrying out their various duties. The newer target single shots are using a 1 turn in 14" twist to stabilize the longer spitzer bullets. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Click Photo to Enlarge. That weight adds stability when shooting off-hand, standing. 2.4 Color corrective filters or vision corrective diopters may be used, but only in one of the sights, front or rear, but not both. Brass is available from Bertram, and uses the small primer. Date rules adopted by membership August 1997. This rimmed oddball caliber proved popular as it was strictly a sporting round and allowed the Germans to produce these rifles, ammunition and components when they were sanctioned against producing military arms after World War I. Like many Schuetzen rifles of the period, it sports a set of double set triggers. (Rule 7.2 for the bench rest matches, 7.4 for the offhand matches, and 7.1 for the rimfire matches. However, a nose-pour mold would be perfect for semi-wadcutter and other flat-point designs. There is also a $1 fee for each target, with all the fees above cost of the targets returned as prize money. Our reamer is a special match grade which minimizes bullet jump. Time will not be allowed for rifle repairs, sight adjustment or searching for equipment after relay time has started. I was very lucky to find short Denver portrait and biography of Carlos Gove, so I can describe him, long bearded and sixty-one and add a touch of depth to the two Gove sons (one a sometimes prospector) clerking in the gun shop in 1881 and the son-in-law partner Frank Church. Schuetzen Rifles: History and Loadings is on Amazon only as a used book at several times the cover price, so if you would like a copy, I would recommend a black powder supplier like the Buffalo Arms Company, who has if for $13.95. D. If two shooters are sharing equipment during a match or relay, additional time may be allocated if requested by one of the shooters sharing equipment. Schuetze (or better: Schtze (with an Umlaut) is actually the German word for rifleman or (more common nowadays) in the sense of shooter. Your email address will not be published. Receiver and butt plate have most of their original nickel plating with flaking. Estimated Price: $ 30,000 - $ 50,000 Price Realized: Details Exceptional, Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc Model: Walker Type: Rifle Gauge: 22 long Barrel: 30 inch octagon Finish: blue/casehardened Grip: Stock: walnut Item Views: 4649 Item Barrel shown is by Winchester chambered for 22LR - 27" which is octagon to round. In these days, it is a simple matter to use a 14 twist Douglas .338 barrel. No provision for a barrel sight. Stocks are very good with some minor nicks and dings. At any rate, after a dozen or so pages about the history of the style and matches, Kelver gets into the meat of his content, which are the American-made Schuetzen style rifles. Only three of these [], Iliff Richardson was a US Navy Lieutenant assigned to PT 34 during the campaign in the Philippines. 11.5 When leaving the firing point, the rifle must be unloaded and the action open, and the rifle put in the rack behind the firing line. Welcome to the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club Mosin Nagant and Military Rifle Fun Matches 2023. #1219A STEVENS RELIABLE #42 2ND ISSUE POCKET RIFLE, 22 RF, SN 402XX, 10 bbl., fair bore, matching skeleton stock, 70% bbl. 1950, and was whetted by matches sponsored by Coors Brewing in the l980's-1990's. It is said that if the Sharps rifle cartridges were for the long range hunter the Stevens cartridges were for every man! .38-55 BALLARD This stalwart is probably the only caliber well suited for Schuetzen and black powder silhouette. (Rather stupid of me, a Schoyen or an A.W. Best accuracy with this caliber is about 1350 fps, which happens to be an unfortunate area ballistically, as it will go subsonic before 200 yards. Seated this way in the taper throated chamber, the bullet will have rifling marks its full length except for the base band. #1202A ZISHANG MARLIN BALLARD SCHUETZEN RIFLE, 32-40, SN 17XX, 30 tapered oct. 8.6 All devices or equipment which may facilitate shooting and are contrary to the spirit of these rules and regulations are forbidden. Most commercial molds are base-pour, lending themselves to round-nose and pointed designs. The head size is the same as the .32-20. 4. WebCalibers available include 38-55, .40-65 Winchester, .45-70 and others. 1945-2019, Conservation & Sportsman's Club of Thurmont, Maryland, Inc. All Rights Reserved. My murderous heroine with a heart of silver will now also meet with Carlos Gove; the best rifle shot in Denver, as her rifle instructor. 7.5 In matches fired for score, the competitor having the highest numerical total will be declared the winner. It features a Jim Goodoien match grade .38 caliber 1-1/8" at breech, tapered octagon-to-round barrel. 1985. The 1980s reprint (I think it was published by Wolfe) was taken from Popes copy, and has Popes margin notes reproduced, Ill see if I can find the bibliographic details and the links. >, if you have any further questions. Using black powder without a smokeless priming charge, you will have enough fouling to impede breech seating and to cause deterioration of accuracy. For those who havent heard the term before, Schuetzen was (is) basically the late 19th-century equivalent of todays Free Rifle competition. 4.1 Bullets must be lead or lead alloy with no metallic gas checks, metallic jackets, metallic plating, or half-jackets. This is my preferred way of disseminating Results Bulletins and other pertinent communications. .33 bullets should be 20 grains heavier than .32s, and another grain of powder can be used. WebSchuetzens are heavy, 12 to 15 pounds, much of that weight in the barrel. There was also a popular wildcat target cartridge based on the .32-40 case, known as the .33-40. Then Marlin jumped on the bandwagon, probably when they started manufacturing the Ballard rifle. That was written at the end of the 19th century, and Manns barrels for his experiments were made by Harry Pope the accuracy gunsmith of the time. For black powder, the .38-55 is less affected than the .32-40. It is said that if the Sharps rifle cartridges were for the long range hunter the Stevens cartridges were for every man! This means that you come at any time and shoot essentially as much as you want. Stock has an old repair at wrist, "Single shot youth rifle. He has chapters on the Stevens, Remington, Ballard, Maynard, Sharps, Whitney, Peabody-Martini, and Winchester offerings, covering their styles, designations, calibers, barrel lengths, and prices. with a BSA 6-24 scope Beautiful looking stock. wide, to support arm. One is 25 RF and the other is 22 LR. B. Visitors are welcome, and can come just to watch or even often borrow a gun to shoot a few shots. WebEd Yost with his first completed prototype Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle in 22 rimfire caliber. 8.2 In all positions the butt of the rifle must be held against or in front of the shoulder or upper arm. These are good bullets for small game that will be eaten, as the bullets cast of Linotype will not expand significantly. It was one of the popular shooting sports, and occupied much the same niche as golf does nowadays. Consider also the loop and spur lever, especially with a wood filler in the loop. bbl., matching nos., engraved Stevens frame with elk on left side & a mountain lion on right with scroll engrav, This is a beautiful personal gun from a private collection. If we chamber a barrel for this caliber, we use the regular long rifle barrel with 16 twist, as there are very few slow twist barrels made. The case is actually pretty large, but not large enough to have a lot of air space. Competitors are allowed one shot at a classic target particular to the type of rifle, e.g., a squirrel for 22RF and a buffalo for big bore guns. Shooting this cartridge at 200 yards is becoming more popular, for in fact it is not a whole lot more wind sensitive than common Schuetzen calibers. Thumb-hole to prevent thumb from being strained away from fingers. We recommend .224 barrels with 14 twist. 7.10 Measurement of groups: in matches fired for group size rather than score, group's measurement will be taken between the center of the shots farthest apart. Half octagon 27" barrel with no rear barrel dovetail, owner says it is a 32-35 Maynard caliber with an excellent bore. Mint bore. Excellent bore. Most o, Stevens 416 Target Rifle,22LR,26'' Heavy Barrel, Receiver Sight,Smith Enterprize Globe Front Sight with Bubble Level,10 Shot Magazine, Steel Buttplate,, Nice condition with Excellent Bore!! The chief governing body of the game is the American Single Shot Rifle Association, which comprises not only shooters, but also collectors of the fine old rifles. Receiver has vivi, Original 26 inch full octagon barrel is marked25-20 caliber buthas been Re-chambered to 22 short. 8.5 Sandbags must contain a nonmetallic substance and the use of Velcro or other attachments between the bag and the bench is prohibited. A very compact, takedown lever-action single shot .22 rifle. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a5cf6fca424b0cc2edaac051c0a091e5" );document.getElementById("f4f0d58121").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 2.6 Tube sights may be used in iron sight matches. One advantage of this twist rate is that it can be rechambered for the long rifle if wanted. #1930A STEVENS MODEL 44 RIFLE, 25 RF cal., 26 rd. Back to Top. It is somewhat similar to the old .32 Ideal, but intended for smokeless loads only. This brought the .32-40 to within 200 to 300 fps of the early .32 Winchester Special loading. It is possible to use Lyman 224438 or equivalent, omitting the gas check. 10.1 The Schuetzenmeister is responsible for the efficient and safe conduct of all matches, operations of the range, scoring of the targets, and for the general safety and proper discipline of all operating personnel competitors and spectators. International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA/IPSC). A 32-40, 28 inch, 1:14 Gun has actual original finish left on wood with original blue with nice case coloring remaining. It is very possible that some of the new powders, such as Accurate Arms #9, will work well in this case. In its heyday, some of the finest single shot target rifles of that era were chambered for the .32-40. Should competitor's equipment or demeanor warrant disqualification, it should be done in such a manner as will cause the least inconvenience to all concerned. In working order. Back to Top, .40 SHORT KRAG At a length of 1.94 this is a pretty good Schuetzen caliber, but best adapted to the seldom programmed ASSRA Class 2 shooting. The original guns had mostly 18 twist, but modern shooters prefer 15 or 16 twist barrels to handle heavy bullets over 300 grains. Offhand: 3 minutes per shot including sighting and fouling shots, a 10 minute sighting in period from the bench will be allowed. No rifles will be permitted on the benches when people are down range. Thanks to one and all! The barrel weight is not critical, and neither is the length. The faster loads often shoot better than the 1300 fps loads, and fouling is not normally a problem. bbl., engraved and inlayed with gold, factory engraved scroll pattern with large letter B inlayed in gold on left side of frame, J. Stevens Model 70, chambered in 22 Short, Long, Long Rifle with 22" barrel. 10.3 The Schuetzenmeister may appoint such additional personnel, as he may deem necessary for the efficient operation of the range of the scoring of the targets. It uses small primers and must be carefully formed. Modern and most old brass uses large primers. Our reamer is made by JGS to the original specs, and these have a very small base, requiring sizing right down to the rim. Using the large primer, this brass is periodically produced by Winchester. bbl., matching nos., engraved Stevens frame with elk on left side & a mountain lion on right with scroll engrav Click for more info Seller: Jim Goergen Area Code: 507 Overall, Id say Facebook:facebook.com/thurmontsportsmansclub. File a formal protest in writing stating all the facts in the case to the Schuetzenmeister. [3] The No. No competitor will score his own targets. 15 Target Model. May be loaded either from muzzle or the breech. The .32-40 was his favorite match cartridge, and he could have chambered his personal rifle for any cartridge he wished. C. 22RF, when used in CF events, are subject to the CF rules and conditions. As a practical matter, we have not noted any great advantages for one make of top grade barrel over another. In silhouette, it has become common enough for special .22 rimfire matches. We also do not chamber in calibers larger than .45 since thedesign of the action does not allow sufficient space for them to be chambered. Since this caliber will often shoot its best with about 12.5 grains of 4227, velocity may be close to 1600 fps. Unusual action with a left removable side plate. 0.5-0.8 mm 1.2- 0.5 mm: Cannons, shotguns, and muskets.45 caliber rifles and greater.45 caliber rifles and smaller, pistols Blank firing (historical reenactments) SDS Download. A. If it strikes you as artistic but impractical or just not particularly interesting, then you should probably pass on Kelvers work. The normal weight used in the past was 130-135 grains, and this is certainly a good place to start. Lever locks back positively and slop / looseness in the a, Guns Listing ID: 695962Here is a rare Stevens Single Shot in 22 lr. Back to Top, .28-222R Made from the .222 Rimmed brass by Bertram, this is a smaller sized .28 case. The Thurmont Conservation & Sportsman's Club is one of the best equipped in the region. A number of powders give good results, and the traditional load of about 13.5 grains of 4227 is a good place to start. Click on the list items or scroll down for additional information about these calibers. Best twist is 1 in 12, which can handle bullets up to about 100 grains. If no brass is available, then the .32 Special case can be used. var addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a = 'chrisrgtensen' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a').innerHTML += ''+addy_text724287331cf2bc5c59f7cde790c4052a+'<\/a>'; It does not offer any improvement over a rimfire in the field, but is interesting as the smallest reloadable case. The target rifles of that time came with a false Muzzle which was a seperate piece of barrel that fitted over the muzzle and allowed the bullet to be started into the rifling and seated, without damaging the actual muzzle. Forearm bottoms may be flat or convex, but may not be concave. You may also request to have your email address added to the schuetzen mailing list. The finish is worn throughout the gun. You want to know how powerful each cartridge is. Mfg The original bullet weight was 248 grains, but most Schuetzen shooters used 280 or even heavier bullets. We try to make the Columbia Schuetzenverein events sort of like "a gun show with live ammo", with participants bringing a large variety of seldom-seen old and new target rifles, and think of it as much more than just a target competition. "NSN, circa 1956, .22L,LR and High Speed Shorts, 24"" length barrel. . Tange is marked ""Model 1915"". 414 Armory ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS IDEAL LADIES MODEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN 22 SHORT, STEVENS FAVORITE DROP BLOCK 22 LONG RIFLE VERY GOOD BORE, J.Stevens ~ Crack Shot - 26 ~ .22 Long Rifle, STEVENS, J., ARMS COMPANY new model pocket rifle, Rare Stevens Model High Power 425 Lever Action 35 Remington caliber, Stevens Engraved Model 52-44 Schuetzen Rifle, Stevens Rolling Block .32 Rim Fire Long Rifle, STEVENS MODEL 44 FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT .25-20. 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